Get Ready for Freshers' Festival 2025

We can’t wait to welcome you this September. Whether you are brand new to campus or making your grand return, we have an amazing programme of events lined up to help you kick off the year in style.

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Hi guys! We can’t wait to welcome you this September. Whether you are brand new to campus or making your grand return, we have an amazing programme of events lined up to help you kick off the year in style.  

Massive nights out? Tick. Alcohol-free social? Tick. Funky taster sessions from our societies and sports clubs? Aaaand tick. We have been pulling out all the stops to give you the best Freshers' week ever! 

 

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Freshers’ Lowdown 

Huge congratulations – you've secured a place at university and you're now knee-deep in IKEA accessories and fresh stationery, getting ready to start your Royal Holloway journey. The wait is over for you to discover our incredible Freshers’ Festival programme. We have dropped some amazing events that will be happening over your first week on campus.  

Hit the button below to find out what’s going on. 

Find out more

Deal, or No Deal?  

 

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Just like last year, we are not offering a wristband package this time around. This way, you can pick and choose events without any pressure or financial burden when you only want to attend one or two events. 

For those eager to experience more, we’ve got two bundle deals that give you maximum flexibility and great value for money.  

We have made you a handy table so you know what your bundles will include… 

Event 

£45 Welcome Bundle  

£60 All Access  

VK Welcome Party 

Yes 

Yes 

The Big Move-In Party 

Yes 

Yes 

Traffic Light Party 

Yes 

Yes 

Indie Party ft. Oasis=ed and Arn’tit Monkeys 

No 

Yes 

Quackers does Freshers 

Yes 

Yes 

Glitterbomb 

No 

Yes 

Y2K ft. Dubtendo Allstars 

No 

Yes 

Freshers' Ball 

Yes 

Yes 

 

How do I purchase a bundle? 

So, we have phased releases of tickets, depending on which year you will be entering into. If you are joining Royal Holloway in September, you need to enrol now  to ensure you can purchase your tickets. 

The timeline 

Bundles will go on sale in two phases: 

  • First-year (including foundation) students: Thursday 21 August (1pm) 

  • General sale: Thursday 3 September (10am) 

Give It A Go 

 

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Alcohol not really your scene? No problem! We’ve got you covered. Our Give It A Go programme is packed with fun, alcohol-free events where you can meet like-minded people and try something new. Think Laser Quest, Paint a Plant Pot, cosy coffee mornings and more. The best bit? Give It A Go runs all year around, so there’s always something social to get involved with!  

Freshers' Fair 

We also have Freshers’ Fair, which happens every year at the Sports Centre, Founders Square and the SU. The ultimate place to explore all the societies and sports clubs we have to offer. Whether you’re into Ninjutsu, Pokémon, Rugby or something totally niche, you’ll find your people here.  

And if nothing quite fits? You can start your own society or adopt a group

 

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Check out the Events Calendar to see what’s coming up and start planning your Freshers’!